Juniper Road, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire SO18 4EG
10 simple reasons to choose Beechwood Junior School
State junior school (academy converter) in Bitterne, Southampton.
For pupils aged 7 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Beechwood Junior School
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Southampton and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles.
On average, 29.9 pupils per class and 25.6 pupils per teacher.
In the top 31% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Core subjects are taught separately, but foundation subjects, such as geography and history, are taught as half-termly topics with cross-curricular links to other subjects where appropriate. Comprehensive programme of visitors, day trips and residential trips (cultural, field and adventure).
In the top 39% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2015.
Find another school near Beechwood Junior School
Independent Prep Schools
The Gregg Preparatory School (2.2 miles); The King's School, Eastleigh, Primary (4.7 miles); Sherborne House School (6.7 miles).
State Primary Schools
Harefield Primary School (1.2 miles); Mansbridge Primary School (1.6 miles); Portswood Primary School (1.6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
The Gregg School (1.2 miles); King Edward VI School (3.3 miles).
State Senior Schools
St Anne's Catholic School (2.3 miles); Wildern School (3.3 miles); Thornden School (6.5 miles).